Re: OMC Lower Unit Sealant and Questions

[raglover]

Thank you for the replies. I did use a seal install tool but not sure if it is any good for the piloting part of sliding the gear head over the shaft, I always just lube the prop or drive shaft up really good–should I do something else?

I will need to go back and really look at where I am leaking. The spaghetti seal would actually be a welcome surprise. I will heed the advice of 1/16 overhang as I do not always make sure I have that, always flush at least and square for sure but not with the minor overhang.

Thanks for the confirmation on the 847. I use it on the lower units and have used it on OMC crank cases with the spaghetti seal, but I have a Merc on the bench that does not have the seal and was thinking the anerobic stuff was the way to go. I will check Napa, the Loctite 518 is red too, thinking it might be the same stuff.

Will reseal this weekend.

Thanks for the help!

Allen